KADUNA ELECTRIC NEWSLETTER JULY 2ND EDITION

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Kaduna ELectric staff at the engagement and training with Franchisee, Halisa Engineering for Gwandu Franchise location

Kaduna Electric Takes the Lead in Distribution Franchising as NERC Bemoans Energy Theft. 

By Asma'u Muhammad

Right; The MD/CEO of Kaduna Electric, Engr. Garba Haruna and Vice Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Engr. Sanusi Garba at the Public Consultation on Capping of Estimated Billing, Distribution Franchising and Competitive Transition Charges.

The Managing Director/CEO of Kaduna Electric, Engr. Garba Haruna disclosed that Kaduna Electric has blazed the trail in sub-franchising as the Company has gone far in sensitising and mobilising the business community and all relevant stakeholders in its franchise on the benefits of the proposed franchising partnership to both the electricity consumers and the electricity industry.

Engr. Garba Haruna made the assertion in Kaduna earlier this week during stakeholders’ consultation organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC.     

Engr. Garba Haruna also allayed fears of any tariff increase or hidden charges by any franchisee. 

According to him, "any franchisee operating in Kaduna Electric's franchise area shall be made to fully comply with the service level agreement and any breach of contract by the franchisees shall not be tolerated".

The electricity boss assured the customers of the company of the unwavering commitment of the Management of Kaduna Electric to service excellence and shall always support any initiative by NERC aimed at improving service delivery and customers satisfaction.

Earlier, the Vice Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Engr. Sunusi Garbs attributed the high estimated billing being complained of across the country to the upsurge in cases of energy theft and unauthorised pilfering of electricity. 

Engr. Sunusi said that "energy theft is the major contributing factor to the prohibitive estimated billing currently being experienced across the country" and called on all stakeholders to join hands with the Commission to address the situation. 

He disclosed that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is working on three draft regulations; the Distribution Franchising, Capping of Estimated Billing and Competitive Transition Charge Regulations, aimed at injecting more efficiency and competition into the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.

"The Commission is going round the Country to hold public hearing with the view to getting more valuable inputs from all stakeholders so that at the end, we shall have all inclusive and robust regulations which shall go a long way in addressing some of the challenges bedeviling the nation's electricity market", he stated.

Zamfara State Pledges Support To Kaduna Electric. 

By Mohammed Abba 

The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Barrister Mahdi Ali Gusau has promised to give maximum cooperation to Kaduna Electric to guarantee stable power supply and sustainable development in the State. 

Barrister Mahdi stated this on Wednesday when he received the Management of the Gusau Area Office of Kaduna Electric in his office.

He also assured the Management of the Company of his readiness to make himself available whenever there is need for that. "I will give you my adequate support and cooperation whenever there is need for that, so that together we can ensure uninterrupted power supply in the state", he stated 

In his response, the Area Manager, Engineer Sabo Abdul congratulated the Deputy Governor for being the number two citizen of the State and solicited for his support on ways to tackle some issues hindering the performance of the Electricity Distribution Company in the state.

"We are soliciting the cooperation of the State Government and all critical stakeholders in the State to guarantee steady and qualitative power supply; when we are given the necessary cooperation, we promise to give adequate supply, thereby boosting economic activities in the State and providing employment opportunities to the youth", the Area Manager contented. 

The Area Manager also assured the Deputy Governor of the company's support to all the developmental initiatives of the administration.

Kaduna Electric Staff Donate Blood to Hospital.

By Asma'u Muhammad

In an exceptional display of the positive side of humanity, staff of Kaduna Electric donated blood to Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Tudun Wada, Kaduna. 

The exercise which took place yesterday, 7th July, 2019 at the Corporate Headquarters of the Company saw the staff voluntarily donating blood for the benefits of less privilege patients at the hospital.

A statement signed by Head, Corporate Communication of the Company, Abdulazeez Abdullahi described the gesture as a response to the company's long established tradition of providing support and assistance to communities within the company's franchise area.

"It is in line with the Corporate Social Responsibility policy of the company to give back to the society and support the developmental aspiration of our host communities and other less previledge members of the society", he said. 

The leader of the team from Dantosho Hospital, Mr. Ibrahim commended the staff of Kaduna Electric for the act of charity and described the gesture as timely and you which will go a long way in saving  lives of the people, especially the down-trodden members of the society and appealed to other cooperate organization to emulate the gesture of the staff of the electricity distribution company.

Head of Unit, OD&D Charges New Staff on Self Development

By Asma'u Muhammad

From L-R;  Head of the Unit, Organizational  Development and Design, Mrs. Adeola, Akanni, TL Learning and Development Rahinatu Bello Usman and Aminu Mato at the induction training.  

The Head of the Unit, Organizational Design and Development, Mrs. Adeola has charged the newly employed staff currently undergoing induction training to take all trainings programs organized for them serious and consider such as an opportunity to empower themselves and be mentors to others. 

She made the appeal while declaring open the 4-day induction program organized by the HR department for the new employees at the Head Office, Kaduna.She stressed the importance of training and capacity building to the overall success of the Company. In her words "The Company is committed to meeting the demands of customers as well as staff and the Unit is not resting on it oars to ensure its success". 

She applauded the enthusiasm exhibited by the staff so far and urged them to keep it up for improved performance. "we have been doing it, but it is not enough, sincerely speaking there is room for improvement", she contended. 

She concluded by calling on all staff to maintain a harmonious working relationship with their colleagues which according to her is the only way any business organization can attain any form of success.